Eclectic Conversations – International Dispatches – Jana Šedová

Emily and Jana, with the help of translator Jitka caught up on each other’s lives and discussed their shared passion for horses. They examined the differences in horse culture and working styles between the Czech Republic and the United States, and shared personal anecdotes about their experiences of her time studying horsemanship in the United States. The conversation also touched on the differences between English and Western-style riding, as well as the vaquero and cowboy styles. Jana explained that she prefers the buckaroo style of working with horses, which she believes makes the horses happier and more willing to cooperate.